Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Argentina - 2022

Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactureds amounted to $550,749 per ton, picking up by 1.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 2,015%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,888 per kg. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($4,209,000 per ton), while the price for Belgium stood at $542,528 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+11.6%).

Imports of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Argentina

In 2022, the amount of metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactureds imported into Argentina shrank dramatically to 446 kg, with a decrease of -31% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +22.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 646 kg, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactured imports declined sharply to $246K in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 119%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $350K, and then reduced markedly in the following year.